Best 7 Smooth Creamy Frosting Recipes
Embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect smooth and creamy frosting, a delectable topping that can transform ordinary desserts into masterpieces. This versatile frosting is a blank canvas for creativity, allowing you to customize flavors and colors to match any occasion or palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a frosting that's irresistibly smooth, velvety, and a feast for the senses.
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SMOOTH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This flavorful icing is ideal for decorating. It may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week. Re-whip before using.
Provided by morabam2011
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat shortening and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes; stir in vanilla extract. Beat sugar, one cup at a time, into butter mixture on medium speed. Add milk and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to decorate. For best results, keep icing refrigerated when not using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 42.5 mg, Sugar 38.6 g
CREAMY FROSTING
A creamy white icing that looks like whipped cream.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk milk into flour in small saucepan until smooth. Heat and stir until it boils and thickens. Cool thoroughly.
- Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl until light and fluffy. Add thickened milk. Beat until mixture resembles whipped cream. Makes enough to fill and frost 2 layer cake, about 3 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 93.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
SMOOTH & CREAMY FROSTING
This is so, well, smooth and creamy! The recipe is passed down from my mother-in-law. I've seen similar recipes, but none this simple, fast and tasty. It's good on just about everything, but not suitable for decorating. It's just very spreadable. We particularly love it on a refrigerated Jell-o cake during the summer. Also, any flavor of instant pudding is a hit with this one! Our favorites are vanilla, lemon and chocolate. Covers the *top* of a 9x13 cake very well.
Provided by Jeffs Girl Way Out
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 3 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat pudding mix, powdered sugar and cold milk on med speed until well-blended.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Refrigerate frosted item(s) and any leftover frosting.
- Serving size is for a frosted 9x13 cake, and yield is approximate.
EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield About 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This simple peanut butter buttercream frosting makes enough to frost a three- or four-layer cake. For peanut butter-lovers, this is the only frosting they need in their recipe boxes. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SMOOTH AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
I've made many chocolate frostings over the years, and this one is my favorite. I always made it with an uncooked and beaten egg, but with those concerned about eating raw eggs, I've listed a subsitution using EggBeaters. My personal preference is to still use an egg, though. I like to add the lemon juice and salt because I prefer a frosting that is not "overly-sweet" tasting.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a small pan over low heat. Pour mixture into a medium-size mixing bowl.
- Add the beaten egg (or Eggbeaters), salt, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Combine with mixer on low speed. Add confectioners' sugar, using as much as you want to make the desired consistency of frosting. Scrape down sides of bowl and then beat at medium-high speed until thoroughly mixed.
- Spread onto cooled cake.
- (Makes enough to frost a 13x9-inch pan. Double recipe for a 2-layer 8" cake.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 111.9, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 33.2, Protein 1.8
CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING
This recipe originally accompanied Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting .
Provided by Allysa Torey
Categories Milk/Cream Mixer Dessert Vanilla Birthday Chill Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes enough for one 3-layer 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium-size saucepan, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the mixture becomes very thick and begins to bubble, 10-15 minutes. Cover with waxed paper placed directly on the surface and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, on the medium high speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter for 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat well.
- Add the cooled milk mixture, and continue to beat on the medium high speed for 5 minutes, until very smooth and noticeably whiter in color. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (no less and no longer-set a timer!). Use immediately.
Tips for Making Smooth and Creamy Frosting:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the frosting will taste. Use real butter, cream cheese, or heavy cream, and high-quality cocoa powder or vanilla extract.
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature: This will help them blend together smoothly. If your butter or cream cheese is too cold, it will be difficult to cream together and may cause the frosting to curdle.
- Cream the butter or cream cheese until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and creamy. Beat the butter or cream cheese for at least 2 minutes, or until it is doubled in volume.
- Gradually add the sugar: Adding the sugar all at once can cause the frosting to become grainy. Instead, add it in small increments, beating well after each addition.
- Use a combination of sugar types: Using a combination of granulated sugar and powdered sugar will help to create a smooth and creamy frosting. Granulated sugar will add sweetness and structure, while powdered sugar will help to thicken the frosting and make it creamy.
- Add flavorings: Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, you can add flavorings such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or cocoa powder. Be sure to add the flavorings gradually, tasting the frosting as you go to ensure that it is not too strong.
- Chill the frosting before using: This will help it to set and firm up, making it easier to pipe or spread.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make smooth and creamy frosting that will elevate any cake, cupcake, or cookie. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, give one of these frosting recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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